Our expert Dr Françoise Couic Marinier tells you all about essential oils.
Not just a beautiful plant to admire, Iris Essential Oil has a multitude of both medicinal and cosmetic benefits. Used for centuries and still just as relevant today, here’s all you need to know about Iris Oil in aromatherapy.
Iris Essential Oil has potent antimicrobial properties, which not only kill bacteria but also inhibit its growth. Ideal for topical use, Iris Oil heals and protects the epidermis from acne, eczema and psoriasis, to name just a few.
Comprising of the powerful component, iridin, Iris Oil has strong pain relief effects. Thanks to its ability to numb the skin and alter our perception of pain, Iris Essential Oil provides natural relief.
For years, Iris Essential Oil has been renowned for its benefits for the respiratory system.
With its mucus-thinning properties, Iris Oil can relieve bronchitis, whooping cough and other sinus infections. Lemon Oil can also provide a highly effective solution to sore throats, flu and colds.
A build-up of waste in our bodies can lead to a weakened immune system, excess water retention and problematic skin. Use Iris Oil to detoxify, flushing out toxins to leave your body free to breathe.
When used topically, Iris Essential Oil has the ability to contract the epidermis and reduce inflammation. Whether it’s sunburn, swelling or redness, Iris Oil helps to heal minor injuries and soothe the skin.
If your skin is especially irritated, Rose Oil contains natural healing compounds to calm your skin.
Iris Essential Oil has unparalleled regenerative abilities. Research has shown that the active plant cells in Iris Oil renew and re-energise the epidermis to leave your skin looking tighter, firmer and more youthful.
If anti-ageing is your primary concern, then Iris Oil will work miracles. As we age, our skin can start to look dull and lacklustre, but Iris Essential Oil works to detoxify the skin as well as tighten the epidermis to transform your complexion.
To give your skin a burst of youthful energy, Frankincense Oil is also highly effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Iris Essential Oil contains potent moisturising properties to soften and plump the complexion. Whether your skin is dry or oily, Iris Oil injects hydration into the epidermis to nourish and renew your skin cells.
The Iris originated in Southern Europe, with Iris Essential Oil still cultivated to this day in Italy as well as Morocco.
With around 300 species of the Iris plant, varying slightly depending on its geographical location, finding the best Iris Essential Oil for your needs is important.
The ancient Egyptians cherished the Iris flower, believing that it symbolised power and majesty.
In fact, it’s so important that the Egyptians placed Iris on the brow of the Sphinx and on their king’s sceptres to signify faith, wisdom and valour.
Iris takes its name from the Greek word for ‘Rainbow’, also referring to the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris.
During the middle ages, the Iris plant became synonymous with the French monarchy. The national symbol of France, the Fleur-de-lis, is based on the figure of the Iris to symbolise royalty and heritage.
Although diverse in ecology, the Iris is predominantly found in dry, semi-desert, mountainous regions.
Contrary to the majority of essential oils, such as Chamomile Oil and Jasmine Oil, Iris Essential Oil is cultivated from the root, not the flowers.
Over 1,500 pounds of Iris root is required to make 1 quart of its essential oil, making Iris Oil rare and very expensive.
Furthermore, in order to create Iris Absolute Oil, the Iris roots must be stored for up to 4 years before extraction takes place.
Adopt Iris Essential Oil to rejuvenate your mind, body and skin to look and feel younger than ever.